Scheduled for 1/30/09...14 weeks, but who's counting :-)

[atwoodka 0]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a new member here. Went to a lap band seminar in May '08, and after giving it some thought checked with my insurance company (Aetna), and had my first appointment with the surgeon Dr Tull on 10/10. We set a surgery date 16 weeks out for January 30, 2009 to allow time for the prep phase required by insurance. Keeping my fingers crossed for final insurance approval sometime in January.

10/22 - first visit of 3 visits with the Nutritionist, the Psychological Exam, and Physical Therapy evaluation....what a whirlwind of a day !!!

10/14 - first cardiac monitored exercise session (every Friday for 6 weeks)

Everyone at the Dr's office & hospital have been very nice and supportive.

Also, this forum has been really helpful in giving me so much information, thanks EVERYONE !

Still have a little over 13 weeks until surgery. Seems sooooooo far away, but I think the holidays will make the time fly by.

Guess I just wanted to say hi, see if there is anyone else scheduled for around the same time to share the journey, and learn from those that have gone before me.

Karen

[MacMadame 81]

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

The site has had a few technical glitches in the past few days so I'm bumping up your thread so other people can see it and welcome you to!